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Private Excursions & Small Group Day Trips Normandy Melody provides Exclusive Experiences in Normandy and in Paris: Giverny, Versailles, Rouen, Honfleur, Mont Saint Michel, Etretat, Auvers sur Oise.. We offer authentic excursions of classic sites and exceptional locations for small groups.
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Giverny and Marmottan Monet Museum Private Day Trip from Paris
Giverny and Marmottan Monet Museum Private Day Trip from Paris
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Emma
Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
A perfect way to see the beautiful gardens and house of Monet and the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Jean-Paul was an excellent guide for our small group tour. He was engaging, articulate, informative and humorous, providing interesting anecdotes about life in Paris and the French villages along the way. We are able to skip the lines and Jean Paul showed us where to go to avoid the crowds and get the best views. This tour was one of the highlights of our holiday. Thank you, JP!
Written October 10, 2023
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sem3584
Riverside, CA11 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Great tour experience for our family. We truly enjoyed our tour with Ange, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient with us as we toured with him with our elderly mother in a wheelchair. He showed us around Claude Monet's house and Versailles Palace on a private tour. We learned so much about the history of these historical places and we had such a wonderful time.
Written November 15, 2022
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Susan R
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May 2023 • Friends
Ange was our tour guide for Versailles and Giverny and he was excellent. We were picked up on time. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and explained so much history to us. We learned so much! It was private tour and we were given personalized service. I would highly recommend taking a tour through Normandy! Thank you for making our trip extra special even in the rain!!
Written May 9, 2023
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Dear Susan,
Many thanks for your kind comment and recommendation about Normandy Melody.
We are very glad you enjoyed your private day trip.
We are delighted that you appreciated the professional comments of your guide, Ange. Being experts in their areas of history studied and very passionate story tellers makes our guides real assets.
We would love to welcome you again.
Best regards,
Written July 26, 2023
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Otwoma
724 contributions
Jean Paul was very knowledgeable and easy to speak with. He took us to the Monet water garden first before it was too crowded. We then wandered the garden and home. Afterwards he drove us to Auvers and we visited the inn where Van Gogh died. I thought it would be morbid but it was respectful. He showed us the scenes that Van Gogh painted and eventually Van Gogh’s grave. While we ate lunch he moved the van to the cemetery as walking a long time is hard for me. He was a very good and thoughtful guide. Highly recommend. I was a wonderful day. Many tours do not include Auvers as a Van Gogh fan I loved this day. I will always remember it.
Written April 19, 2024
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TheSydneyGroup
Sydney, Australia15 contributions
Dec 2019
The tour was perfect and Giles was an excellent guide in every aspects: friendly, professional with immense knowledge about everything and answering any question we threw at him.
Thank you very very much Giles and wish you and your family a wonderful New Year 2020 with happiness and prosperity, and same to the Normandy Melody.
Thank you very very much Giles and wish you and your family a wonderful New Year 2020 with happiness and prosperity, and same to the Normandy Melody.
Written January 8, 2020
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Dear Khue, Many thanks for your kind comment and recommendation about Normandy Melody Private Excursions. . We are delighted that you appreciated the professional comments of your guide. Being experts in their areas of history studied and very passionate story tellers makes our guides real assets.
All our guides are dedicated professionals, driven by a love for all things French. By gaining their Bachelor or Master degree in Arts, History of Arts, Cultural Heritage (which is obligatory by french law for all professional guides) to become official Guide-Lecturers, they have chosen to dedicate themselves to being cultural ambassadors of France.
We would love to welcome you again.
Best regards,
Written January 14, 2020
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Russell Gibson
East Greenbush, NY917 contributions
Dec 2019
Our driver picked us up at our hotel and we arrived in front of the Palace just on time. We were informed tha due to the transportation workers strike the opening of the site was moved back until 10:00. Great communication! Our guide Anna arrived shortly after we did and, seeing that the gates weren't open yet, took us over the Royal Stables where, as luck would have it, there were several horses working out. Anna gave us an overview of the day and off we went. Now, there was a large group from an asian school and Anna wanted to make sure we had priority entrance. Once inside she told us that she really admired "Lulu" (her nickname for Louis XIV) and all through the tour gave us great information about the palace, life there, some of the intrigue, etc. When we got to the Hall of Mirrors it was practically empty and Anna said she had to take a picture because her colleagues would never believe her as the crowds were usually incredible.
We walked outside through the gardens on the way to the Petit Trianon, stopping for lunch on the way. Because PT is small it didn't take a lot of time to see but it was interesting none the less. Then we walked to the Queen's Hamlet - an unexpected and overlooked area of the Estate. The site still has animals living there and products raised on the Hamlet's farm are sold to local restaurants.
Anna made the whole day fly by. She is a great story teller and so knowledgeable about the site. It was such an awesome day! Highly recommended (and ask for Anna!)
We walked outside through the gardens on the way to the Petit Trianon, stopping for lunch on the way. Because PT is small it didn't take a lot of time to see but it was interesting none the less. Then we walked to the Queen's Hamlet - an unexpected and overlooked area of the Estate. The site still has animals living there and products raised on the Hamlet's farm are sold to local restaurants.
Anna made the whole day fly by. She is a great story teller and so knowledgeable about the site. It was such an awesome day! Highly recommended (and ask for Anna!)
Written January 8, 2020
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Dear guests,
We are very glad that you enjoyed your private day trip to Versailles. Visitors are indeed very huge in Versailles, whatever the season. Also we recommend a professional guided visit.
It is the only way to skip the line at the entrance of the Palace.
Only professional tour guides can give you comments inside the Palace. To guarantee you the best possible experience, all of our guides have been carefully selected. Combining their knowledge and personalities, they like to give life to Versailles in all aspects - from the castle and the gardens to the life of the great kings and queens, but also to the darker currents of judicial traditions, political tensions, passion mortal who made the daily lives of mistresses, lovers, courtiers of Versailles.
We are delighted that you had a great day with Anna, thanks again and we hope see you soon. Best Regards
Written January 14, 2020
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Rita S
Madison, WI48 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We loved this day trip for our family of 4! 2 adults and 2 teens. Our guide, Jean-Paul, was great. Informative day and loved both the Versailles tour and Giverny gardens.
Written July 30, 2019
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Dear Rita,
We thank you very much for this review,
It is always a pleasure to welcome families with children. Our excursions being private or in small groups, we remain flexible to adapt to your needs. Everyone must leave with beautiful memories, children too! Our professional guides adapt their rhythm and anecdotes to any audience.
We organizes Small Group Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with:
> Private professional driver guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off
> Skip the line entrance
> Exclusive services
All the conditions to make your visit unforgettable !
We would love to welcome you again.
Written September 3, 2019
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Tracy L
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Excellent tour, guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his explanation on the places we visited. The scenery was beautiful.
Written June 27, 2019
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Dear Tracy,
We thank you very much for this review, We are delighted that you had an excellent visit.
Normandy Melody organizes Small Group Half Day Trip to Giverny on the morning or the afternoon with:
> Small group with your private professional driver guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off
> Skip the line entrance
> Guided visit of the Gardens and the House
> Exclusive services
All the conditions to make your visit unforgettable !
Many thanks for your recommendations. We would love to welcome you again.
Written September 3, 2019
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Irv cohen
Honolulu, HI5 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Jean-Paul was our guide. Picked up at our hotel on time. A pleasant drive to Giverny in comfortable Benz. No other people on this trip so we had an easier time navigating through the sites and one to one attention. Jean-Paul is very knowledgeable in the history of Monet as an artist and his family life. We exited the vehicle at the entrance and Jean-Paul moved the van to the exit point, to walk to the burial site and drove us to the restaurant where he picked us up after our lunch. He had a table reserved for us, again avoiding large groups. The lunch was great. We were not rushed. Back to Paris to stop at the Monet Museum. Jean-Paul explained the art work on display.
The garden at this time had most of the garden in bloom. The water lilies just beginning to bloom.
Be aware stone paths and steps need to be considered if you have walking issues We would not recommend many sights if using a wheelchair or have difficulty walking. The gardens would be too narrow for wheelchairs and the number of people at this site would make navigating not possible. The Monet museum has a lift.
To get to the workshop requires going through a small restaurant and being in large groups would not work.
Jean-Paul provides information on what we were seeing on the drive.
Giverny is in Normandy and if desired, staying over night to visit Caen can be included. The Monet visit was enough for us for the day.
We are very pleased with tour.
We had great weather during our visit to Paris so we were able to be outside.
The garden at this time had most of the garden in bloom. The water lilies just beginning to bloom.
Be aware stone paths and steps need to be considered if you have walking issues We would not recommend many sights if using a wheelchair or have difficulty walking. The gardens would be too narrow for wheelchairs and the number of people at this site would make navigating not possible. The Monet museum has a lift.
To get to the workshop requires going through a small restaurant and being in large groups would not work.
Jean-Paul provides information on what we were seeing on the drive.
Giverny is in Normandy and if desired, staying over night to visit Caen can be included. The Monet visit was enough for us for the day.
We are very pleased with tour.
We had great weather during our visit to Paris so we were able to be outside.
Written May 24, 2019
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Dear Guest,
Many thanks for your kind comment and recommendation about Normandy Melody Small Groups Excursions.
We organize Small Group or Private Half Day Trip to Giverny with:
> Private licensed professional driver guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off
> Skip the line entrance
> Guided visit of the Gardens and the House
> Free time to enjoy the gardens and gift shop
> Exclusive services
We are very glad you enjoyed your small group day trip. We are delighted that you appreciated the professional comments of your guide. Being experts in their areas of history studied and very passionate story tellers makes our guides real assets.
We would love to welcome you again.
Best regards,
Written June 11, 2019
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Frank R
San Francisco, CA21 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Giverny with the Monet gardens and famous ponds was a wonderful place to visit. We went with our cruise ship friends. What an experience to stand on the bridge and gaze at the beautiful ponds and lily pads. Then walk around the gardens to see all the varieties of flowers. The house with its photos and artwork was very interesting.Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Monets life. It was well worth it!
Written January 16, 2019
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Dear Frank,
We thank you so much. Normandy Melody organizes Small Group Half Day Trip to Giverny with:
> Small group with your private professional driver guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off
> Skip the line entrance
> Guided visit of the Gardens and the House
> Exclusive services
All the conditions to make your visit unforgettable !
Written January 28, 2019
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I was trying to book a date in May and it indicates that the only option available is over $300 per person. Is that the fee now? I was looking to book on May 22nd but could be flexible.
Written March 28, 2017
Dear Alicia, The half day trip to Giverny from Paris costs 150 €/ person.
Our website is at your disposal to book May 22,
If necessary, do not hesitate to call us to help you to book,
We are at your disposal,
bonne journée
Written March 29, 2017
Are you still operating your tour to Giverny/Monet's Gardens?
Written March 27, 2017
Dear Alicia,
We still operate Tour to Giverny and Monet's Garden.
We will be happy to welcome you soon,
Bonne journée,
Written March 27, 2017
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